Bird Joins Canadians for CANDU® Campaign
16 Mai 2024 - 1:45PM
Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it
has joined the Canadians for CANDU Campaign. Spearheaded by
Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chretien and former Ontario
Premier Mike Harris, and now joined by industry, the campaign
promotes the deployment of CANDU® nuclear technology at home and
abroad, in support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero
emissions.
"We are pleased to join the Canadians for CANDU
Campaign and champion a technology that is a cornerstone of
Canadian innovation and a key to global sustainability efforts,"
said Teri McKibbon, President and CEO of Bird Construction. "This
collaboration reinforces Canada's role as a builder and exporter of
world-class technology, contributing to our energy independence and
meeting the growing demand for electricity."
"As an active and growing service provider in
the nuclear sector, our collaboration with industry leaders to
advance this campaign reflects our commitment and alignment with
industry objectives," stated Matt Cronin, Bird's SVP Industrial
East and Ambassador for the Campaign. "The nuclear industry is a
significant employer, showcasing leading expertise in the design,
construction, operations, and management of nuclear reactors. We
are committed to championing the expansion of our domestic
technology for a cleaner, more prosperous future for Canadians,
while contributing to global efforts toward a net-zero future."
Sign up at canadiansforcandu.com to
support the movement.
THE CANDU MOMENT
Canada enjoys world-leading expertise in the
design, construction, operations, maintenance, and overall program
management of nuclear reactors, supported by a highly qualified
supply chain. CANDU technology is one of Canada's most important
innovations and remains the nation's only domestically developed
and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural
uranium—renowned for its safety, efficiency, and versatility,
stands as a source of pride for Canadians and remains a leading
force in nuclear innovation worldwide. Six decades after it was
first developed, it stands as the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian
nuclear ecosystem that supports over 76,000 stable and
well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety of professional and
skilled trades fields, not to mention researchers at our
world-class universities and research institutions.¹
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power
technology that coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in
cancer-fighting treatments and the sterilization of medical
devices. The current CANDU fleet in Ontario produces 50% of the
world's supply of Cobalt-60, which is used for medical device
sterilization.²
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the
federal government. It is a national strategic asset critical to
the energy transition, supporting significant economic
opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the
federal and provincial governments to support the only
made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to help the country
reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic nuclear
ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It's time to choose
CANDU.
This press release contains forward-looking
information (as defined in applicable Canadian securities
legislation) that involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or
achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied
by the forward-looking information.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, contact:T.L. McKibbon,
President & CEO orW.R. Gingrich, CFOBird Construction Inc.5700
Explorer Drive, Suite 400Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6Phone: (905)
602-4122
ABOUT CANADIANS FOR CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders,
members of the domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who
believe Canadian expertise and innovation has a leading role to
play in the deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and
abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian
construction and maintenance company operating from
coast-to-coast-to-coast. Servicing all of Canada's major markets
through a collaborative, safety-first approach, Bird provides a
comprehensive range of construction services, self-perform
capabilities, and innovative solutions to the industrial,
buildings, and infrastructure markets. For over 100 years, Bird has
been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to
safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value
for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca
____________________________¹ Government of
Canada² OPG
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